Bell boating Rudyard

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Parents are invited to join in this activity.

Bell boats are really stable crafts, so they’re brilliant to introduce people to water sports. They’re made from two long, narrow, canoe-like boats that are attached together with a platform in the middle.

Bell boats are great for practising teamwork, as they’re paddled by up to 12 people. People use single-bladed paddles to propel the boat through the water.

• Beavers 1:1
  • Each beaver must be accompanied by an adult who can swim
• Cubs and Scouts
  • Must be accompanied by and adult who can swim -or-
  • Stage 4+ Swim England Certificate and comfortable to swim in clothes and buoyancy aids.

This activity counts towards Time on the Water Staged Activity Badge | Scouts

Cost: Free for 8th Macclesfield Members and Parents.

Please confirm in OSM. Complete and return Activity sheet with consent to your leader.

Kit List:

• Arrive in casual clothes that you do not mind getting drenched in, including shoes. (avoid fancy, new clothes and shoes)
• Full set of dry clothes to change into after the activity, including shoes
• Towel
• Water bottle
• SPF 50+ for sunny days

9.13.12.2
Members taking part in any water activity, such as those which take place on or in the water, must be able to demonstrate to a suitable person their ability to swim 50 metres in clothing and equipment appropriate to the activity (where a buoyancy aid or life jacket is worn for the activity this may be used for the demonstration) and keep afloat for five minutes. Anyone unable to meet these requirements is classified as a non-swimmer…

Non-swimmers must be accompanied by an adult